Heath Ledger is survived by his 2-year-old daughter Matilda Rose.
The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, issued the following statement:
"It was with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Heath Ledger. It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor."
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